1+ week, 2+ day ago (425+ words) When thrift shopping at Goodwill, one would expect to find decent items at affordable prices. After all, it is a thrift shop. At least, that's what it used to be. Within a couple of years, the organization has faced accusations of price gouging. As this Goodwill customer observed, the nonprofit cannot allegedly differentiate authentic luxury brands from counterfeits. "At the Goodwill right now. I have to show you guys how stupid this is," avid thrift shopper Brighton (@brightandbeyond777) says, standing in front of a bag rack inside her local Goodwill. "They have no idea what they're doing." Then, she flips her camera to pull what is supposed to be a Coach Signature Stripe Shoulder Khaki Yellow Hobo Bag hanging. Immediately, all signs indicate its true authenticity. "This extremely fake Coach. This is not even on straight," she says, focusing on the…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (553+ words) Miu Miu is having its viral moment'but what if the latest fashion craze isn't what it's all cracked up to be? After buying into the hype, TikToker Tiff (@tiffkimmm) was left bitterly disappointed. So much so that she decided to air her grievances on the app. "This is your sign not to buy ready-to-wear at Miu Miu," she said. Tiff then showed viewers a grey fleece jacket, which she claims is "viral." "I've only had this jacket for maybe a month now, and tell me why the little scrunchy thing fell off?" she asked. Tiff then showed the empty sleeve sans the "scrunchie thing." Without the string looped inside the sleeve, she was unable to tighten or "scrunch" it. "This is what it's supposed to look like," Tiff said, showing viewers the other sleeve for comparison. "One day, I just…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago (662+ words) An Atlanta woman claims she was scammed by the LUGG app. That's because she paid around $222 for "10 minutes" of work, only to end up with a steeper bill. "I was just scammed again here in Atlanta, and I'm about to lose my mind," said Kristin (@talkwithkristin) in a video that's gotten over 2,000 views.Since then, many have urged her away from LUGG, pushing for platforms like TaskRabbit and Thumbtack. Kristin hired services from LUGG, an on-demand moving and delivery app, to help her get a couch she found on Facebook Marketplace. She said she hired only one person with a truck because her family could help her and the mover unload the couch. She expected the process to be simple. Instead, she said the experience felt confusing from the start. The app listed that the men "arrived" at her house…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago (410+ words) Placing a water bottle tumbler in a bag can be risky. Any movement can be a game of spillage roulette, ruining any valuables inside. Unfortunately, one learned that "leakproof" isn"t always foolproof after she placed her Owala in the same pocket as her MacBook, which resulted in a hefty price." The seven-second clip shows TikTok creator Laurie (@laurienadeau61) with her hand on her forehead, devastated. "POV: your "leakproof" Owala leaked (aka FLOODED it) in your bag," she writes in the text overlay. "Now your $2k MacBook Pro no longer works, and you don"t have access to any of your notes or papers anymore a few days before exams," she adds. Then, the content creator flips the camera to reveal her MacBook with its screen frozen on a Word document. Needless to say, the incident distressed Laurie. "@Owala I just wanted…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (583+ words) A HomeGoods customer has gone viral after sharing a heartwarming moment with a man she let cut in front of her in line. In a clip that has amassed 71,400 views, TikTok user @clauddliz spoke from her car as she shared how a random act of kindness at HomeGoods knocked her for six. "I'm like, "Sir, like that is so kind; thank you, but like I cannot accept that.' He's like, "Come on, come load all your stuff up.' I'm like, "Sir, thank you so much, but like, I cannot.' I was buying a $100 comforter, so I would be mortified if somebody ever had to buy that." While she declined his offer, @clauddliz said she was inspired by this random act of kindness. "It was just so sweet, and I was like, "This is my sign to be super kind today,…...

1+ week, 18+ hour ago (766+ words) Lorelia (@thespicycubediaries), a TikTok content creator, allegedly called off her entire wedding after finding out her fianc" had cheated on her throughout his bachelor trip." "I woke up that day thinking my biggest obstacle was gonna be whether or not my hair held curl, but that wasn't it, because something in my gut told me that I needed to check my messages," she said in a video that's gotten 2.7 million views." The morning of her wedding, she opened her messages to see a "hey girly" text." But Lorelia didn't believe the woman. For one, her soon-to-be husband had a pin that said "bachelor" on it, which he wore during the trip. She also sent screenshots detailing his encounter with another woman, something that made her sure that the person reaching out wasn't being genuine." But what was worse was how…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago (574+ words) Turns out an everyday caffeine addiction might be the most lucrative travel hack of the year. It may sound far-fetched, but your daily cup of joe can actually earn you a few free nights of accommodation at Marriott when traveling. A California woman claims she's already scored three free Marriott nights just by linking her Starbucks account to her Marriott rewards. Every promo, every limited-time drink challenge, every "might as well get a pastry too" moment quietly stacks hotel points in the background. Who knew a latte habit was basically a passport stamp waiting to happen? In a short 70-second clip, Dominica (@dreamvacations4all) comes prepared with one of the most interesting travel hacks this year. The video's 600,000 views suggest it is an entirely new trend. After greeting her viewers, Dominica gets straight to the point. "So, I have to share with…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago (302+ words) Sarah Fimm (they/them) is actually nine choirs of biblically accurate angels crammed into one pair of $10 overalls. They have been writing articles for nerds on the internet for less than a year now. They really like anime. Like... REALLY like it. Like you know those annoying little kids that will only eat hotdogs and chicken fingers? They're like that... but with anime. It's starting to get sad. [A knight faces off against an armored giant in ]While most titles give you a big old "GAME OVER" when your character shuffles off their mortal coil, these video games make mortality part of the plot In the digital worlds beyond our own, the afterlife possibilities are endless Hellscapes lousy with literal demons Heavens with everything you could dream of except a stable internet connection Purgatories where death and rebirth are part…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (635+ words) A $90 Sephora makeover isn't cheap, but given the high status of the brand, you'd expect it to be worth it. Sadly, for TikToker Brandi (@brandipovtv), this wasn't the case. In a viral video, which has amassed 260,200 views, Brandi was visibly near tears and claimed to be on the verge of a panic attack because of her experience. As she sat in the car talking about what happened, viewers could see for themselves how the makeup look turned out, its main features being uneven foundation and a combination of unblended black and red eye shadow. Looking at the camera, she said, "Look at me. I just got my makeup done at Sephora. I'm going to have a panic attack. I just paid $90." "I don't think that girl's ever put makeup on anyone in her life," she added. "She didn't have any…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (448+ words) A California Dollar Tree shopper heads to the makeup aisle. However, she stops in her tracks when she notices a bizarre new theft deterrent at the discount retailer. In a video with over 968,000 views, TikToker Preslie (@presliedivaalert) covers her mouth with her hand as she looks around in shock. "I'm on Ground Zero right now. This is boots on the ground," she says. "They are locking things up at the Dollar Tree." She turns the camera to face a shelf of makeup products. The makeup is protected by a large, plexiglass barrier. The TikToker notices large, arm-sized holes throughout the plexiglass for customers to reach through. However, that's not the extent of the anti-theft display. Some makeup products'which cost no more than $1.25 each'also appear to be locked behind small alarms. "Someone asked to open the cage, and they said reach…...